ABOUT PROTEUS FUND

Proteus Fund connects philanthropy to the frontlines of social justice to advance, racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. Our work lifts up opportunities, gaps, and challenges facing movement organizations, especially at the state and local level, and then mobilizes donor support as well as a range of other non-grant tools to support these efforts. Our donor collaboratives are best-in-class models for bridging responsive philanthropy with cutting-edge social justice movements to create deep and long-lasting impact.  Through fiscal sponsorship, Proteus Fund partners with emerging initiatives and innovative movement leaders — enabling them to focus on growing their substantive work and impact with the support of a trusted operational partner.

To date, Proteus Fund, and its affiliated 501c4 organization, the Proteus Action League, have distributed over $300 million in grants and provided other essential tools to support activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level. Proteus Fund has offices in New York City and metro Boston. Our staff is based across the entire United States.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Solidarity Collaborative works to support authentic, action-oriented relationships centered on solidarity among field organizations, promote promising work happening between organizations through grantmaking and programmatic support, and mobilize philanthropy to help resource and scale impactful solidarity in service of racial justice and an inclusive, representative democracy.

Under the supervision of the Director of Solidarity Collaborative at the Proteus Fund, the Program Associate provides critical operational, logistical, and administrative support to ensure efficient completion of the Solidarity Collaborative’s objectives, including supporting all aspects of the Solidarity Collaborative’s grantee and donor convenings, programmatic and grantmaking support for frontline justice organization, and donor engagement. Through this role, the Associate will have deep exposure to the utilization of solidarity as a framework, value, and organizing principle to further representative, inclusive democracy in the United States.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) hybrid position based in New York City and working in Proteus Fund’s office in Manhattan three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Director’s calendaring and scheduling.
• Provide support for internal and external meetings of the Director, including keeping track of actions resulting from meetings.
• Support the Director with other administrative needs, including preparing responses to phone or email inquiries when necessary; responding to regularly occurring requests for information; managing Director's travel; completing expense reports and credit card reconciliation.
• Deeply support execution of convenings and gatherings of the Solidarity Collaborative grantees and donors
• With the Director and Grants Management Team, facilitate and support the rapid response and longer-term grantmaking of the Solidarity Collaborative
• Provide research support to the Director on the work of solidarity.
• In collaboration with Director, monitor the annual budget for the Solidarity Collaborative.
• Assist in production of promotional materials and other Solidarity Collaborative communications.
• Act as a liaison with other departments such as Grants Management, Donor Services, and Finance. Handle confidential information.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The Program Associate possesses a deep understanding of racial and social justice, a commitment to advancing racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and representative, inclusive democracy, and a track record of working with diverse communities. They have two years + of formal or informal experience supporting a team in a non-profit setting or other equivalent experience. The Program Associate possesses exceptional attention to detail, quality writing and editing skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role.

Additional requirements and experience include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skillful, culturally competent communication and ability to manage communications tactfully and professionally.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency at juggling competing priorities while remaining organized and strong project management skills, such as creating realistic timelines and proactively identifying and flagging potential roadblocks to meeting deadlines.
• Excelling at tasks requiring high attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (or similar platform); knowledge of Office 365 and video conferencing platforms. Ability and comfort with learning new technologies.
• Emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive and sometimes difficult subjects impacting a diverse set of communities in the U.S.
• Commitment to the mission and values of progressive social justice movements and Proteus’ commitment to resourcing movements for racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and representative, inclusive democracy equitably.
• Cultural responsiveness and an alignment with our values and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Strong relationship building, high ethical standards, discretion, and tact
• Personal qualities of humility and empathy 

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $58,819 – $73,523 annually and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skill set level, years of previous/applicable experience, and Proteus Fund's commitment to ensuring pay equity within the organization. Salary is one part of the total compensation that Proteus Fund provides to employees.

BENEFITS 

Proteus Fund is committed to ensuring that its employees are supported holistically, from compensation, benefits and resources to an enriching work environment and collaborative culture. Proteus Fund leads the market in a number of its offerings, including a sector-leading retirement plan contribution and robust benefits package. The recruiting team will share more information regarding this commitment and offerings.

• Medical and dental benefits for employee and eligible dependents available on first day of work
• Retirement savings account (401k) with an organization contribution of 10% of annual salary
• Three weeks’ paid vacation in first year of work; four weeks in subsequent years
• Fifteen sick days per year
• Three personal days per year
• Fifteen paid holidays
• Professional development initiatives for growth
• Life Insurance
• Paid Family Leave, short-term, and long-term disability

 TO APPLY

For consideration, please submit a resume and a detailed cover letter by July 9th that describes: 1) Your interest in the position and Proteus Fund 2) Your experiences that satisfy the requirements and qualifications listed above, and 3) How you learned of this position. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

Proteus Fund believes that one of the greatest strengths of an organization is the rich diversity of its staff and board and is committed to providing equal employment and promotional opportunities based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under the law. Proteus Fund’s policies and practices are to reflect Proteus Fund’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment.

Proteus Fund is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Proteus will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at jobs@proteusfund.org or 413-256-0349 option 3. Additionally, throughout this document, use of the pronoun “they” is intended to be inclusive of humans who identify as non-binary as well as those of gender expansive identities and experiences.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Please note, to maintain and safeguard staff's health, well-being, and safety, Proteus Fund requires all employees to be vaccinated prior to their employment and adhere to the regular upkeep of COVID-19 vaccination requirements as per CDC recommendations while employed. Proof of the CDC-recommended level of COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment with Proteus Fund.